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A study of Jacques-Louis David, chronicler of the French Revolution.

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David by Francoise Guiramand

A participant in and chronicler of the French Revolution, Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) also witnessed the rise of Napoleon, painting a series of works glorifying his reign. Simon Lee's book is the first to deal with all aspects of David's career and character and to trace his changing relationships with patrons. This is a fresh analysis with an abundance of new insight.

"This up-to-date overview of David is a seamless fusion of art and historyFilled with unfamiliar facts, observations, and corollary images, it rejuvenates the father of modern French painting within the drama of Revolution, Empire and Restoration."—Robert Rosenblum, Department of Fine Arts, New York University

On the Art & Ideas series

"Art & Ideas has broken new ground in making accessible authoritative views on periods, movements and concepts in art. As a series it represents a real advance in publishing."—Sir Nicholas Serota, Director, Tate London

"The format is wonderful and offers what had long been missing in academic studies: usable manuals for specific themes or periods... I am definitely not alone in welcoming Art & Ideas as a precious set of teaching tools."—Joachim Pissarro, Yale University

"Phaidon's series may prove to be the pick of the crop. It boasts expert but undogmatic texts and a wealth of illustrations."—The Sunday Telegraph

Simon Lee is Senior Lecturer in the History of Art at the University of Reading.
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ISBN 13 9780714838045
ISBN 10 0714838047
Title David
Author Francoise Guiramand
Series Art And Ideas Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Phaidon Press Ltd
Year published 1999-03-08
Number of pages 352
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.